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Library and Supplementary ResourcesGrades 8 –12 Catalogue
Introduction
Welcome to the Pearson South Africa Supplementary catalogue for Grades 8 –12.
We have combined the very best learning and teaching resources from Maskew
Miller Longman and Heinemann Publishers into one catalogue.
Our Grades 8 –12 portfolio brings you the best supplementary school resources from
South Africa and overseas. We aim to help enhance your learners’ understanding and
stimulate interest by providing valuable resources to encourage learner participation.
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines
150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online
support. We help people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.
Continuing a strong tradition of excellence in teacher training established by Maskew
Miller Longman and Heinemann, Pearson South Africa continues to run regular
teacher-training workshops across the country. These workshops are run by our
dedicated and passionate team of trainers, many of whom are former teachers.
If you require more information on our workshops please contact your local
Pearson office.
We wish you all the best for the year ahead.
The Pearson Team
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Contents
STUDY RESOURCES 2
X-kit Achieve Study Guides 2X-kit Achieve Exam Practice Books 3X-kit Achieve Literature Study Guides 4X-kit Achieve Mobile 6
ATLASES 8Platinum High School Atlas 8Platinum Interactive Skills Atlas 9Kagiso Senior Desk Atlas 10Heinemann Atlas 10
MATHS AND SCIENCE RESOURCES 11
Classroom Mathematics 11Maths Formulas Pocket Book 11Understanding Concepts in Mathematics 11Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 12 Assessment Book 12DigiKit 13
DICTIONARIES 14
English monolingual dictionaries 14Bilingual dictionaries 16Afrikaans dictionaries 17Specialist dictionaries 18
LANGUAGE RESOURCES 20
Platinum English Home Language Grade 10 20Reading Journal 21Writing Journal 21English in Context 21
LITERATURE 22
Maskew Miller Longman Literature 22English 22Afrikaans 24IsiXhosa 26IsiZulu 27Sepedi 28Sesotho 28Setswana 29Siswati 29IsiNdebele 29Tshivenda 30Xitsonga 30
African Writers Series 31Young Africa Series 31They Fought for Freedom 32
TEACHER RESOURCES 33
The Teacher’s Choice 33Red Ribbon 33Alternatives to Violence 33
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Study resources
X-Kit Achieve Study Guides
Learners can use X-kit Achieve Study Guides throughout the year to prepare for and pass exams. CAPS-aligned and written by expert teachers, they include:
✔ concise, step-by-step explanations
✔ worked examples and solutions
✔ annotated diagrams and tables
✔ clear, relevant and current examples and case studies
✔ plenty of exam practice.
NOTE ! Visit www.x-kit.co.za to explore our full range of X-kit Achieve study resources.
Available for Accounting, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physics, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal and Afrikaans Huistaal.
Available in Afrikaans as X-kit Presteer for selected subjects.
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X-Kit Achieve Geography Grade 11 Study Guide
Practice exercises and answersStep-by-step explanations
Exam tips
Labelled diagrams
Quick revision of key concepts
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Study resources
X-kit Achieve Exam Practice Books
X-kit Achieve Exam Practice Books include full examination papers with complete memoranda and mark allocations. They follow the National Examination Guidelines structure and have been written by expert teachers and examiners. They:
✔ are CAPS-aligned
✔ follow the National Examination Guidelines
✔ include full examination papers with complete memoranda and mark allocations.
Available for Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, Afrikaans Huistaal, isiXhosa First Additional Language and isiZulu First Additional Language.
Available in Afrikaans as X-kit Presteer for selected subjects.
X-kit Achieve Physical Sciences Grade 12 Exam Practice Book
CAPS-compliant exam papers with appropriate cognitive levels and content weighting
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Full memorandum provided
Instruction words are the same as in the National Examination Guidelines
Mark allocation clearly provided
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Study resources
X-Kit Achieve Literature Study Guides
X-kit Achieve Literature Study Guides make nationally prescribed novels, dramas, poetry and short stories accessible to learners. They provide insight into the context and analyses of themes. Stimulating exercises and questions encourage learners to revise and understand the material in a structured and systematic way. They include specific guidelines for writing the literature exams.
Extract from X-kit Achieve Literature Study Guide: Life of Pi
X-kit Achieve Literature Study Guide: My Children! My Africa!
Thought-provoking exercises
Diagrams summarise important content
Model answers provided to check understanding
Glossary of important words
Exam questions provide plenty of practice
Themes, plots and characters thoroughly taught and tested
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Study resources
TITLE GRADE ISBN
Afrikaans Home Language
Droomdelwers Graad 11 9781928330776
Om die aarde aan te haal en ander gedigte Graad 11 9781928330738
Onderwêreld Graad 12 9781928330073
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Die kind Graad 10 9781928330066
Die kruppel engel Graad 11 9781928330745
sprak of sprook en ander gedigte Graad 11 9781928330752
Verneukkind en ander verhale Graad 11 9781928330769
Fiela se kind – die drama Graad 12 9781928330080
Lien se lankstaanskoene Graad 12 9781928330103
Afrikaans Second Additional Language
Perdekrag Graad 12 9781928330097
English Home Language
Macbeth Grade 11 9781928330837
Things Fall Apart Grade 11 9781928330844
Tsotsi Grade 11 9781928330813
Hamlet Grade 12 9781928226543
Othello (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781868914852
Animal Farm (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781868914913
Crucible, The (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781770254985
Great Gatsby, The (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781868914883
Life of Pi Grade 12 9781928226710
English First Additional Language
Sophiatown Grade 11 9781928330820
Romeo and Juliet (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781868917198
Macbeth Grade 12 9781928226727
Cry, the beloved country Grade 12 9781928226581
My Children! My Africa! Grade 12 9781928226598
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Grade 12 9781928226734
To Kill a Mockingbird (for Matric 2016) Grade 12 9781868914876
IsiXhosa Home Language
Ngenxa Yesithembiso Grade 11 9781928330851
IsiZulu Home Language
Impi Yabomdabu Isethunjini Grade 12 9781928330493
Setswana Home Language
Ntlhomole Mmutlwa Grade 12 9781928330509
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Study resources
X-kit Achieve Mobile
X-kit Achieve Mobile provides an engaging and comprehensive way for learners and teachers to revise and test their understanding of content on their cellphone or tablet.
Learners use X-kit Achieve Mobile to:
✔ practise their skills at their own pace
✔ complete quizzes with helpful hints and worked solutions
✔ access essential theory
✔ collect badges for their achievements
✔ join the leaderboard to compete against their friends.
Teachers use X-kit Achieve Mobile to:
✔ provide learners with additional support and exam preparation
✔ set assignments for homework
✔ view learner scores from automatically marked assignments
✔ receive reports and overall progress of the class
✔ use information to inform classroom teaching.
Each topic has three levels learners need to progress through: Know your basics, Apply your skills and Master your topic. Each level consists of quizzes structured according to the cognitive levels as per the requirements in the CAPS curriculum.
Available for the following subjects for Grades 8 –12
Grade 8: English, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Grade 9: English and Mathematics
Grade 10: Mathematics
Grade 11: Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Grade 12: Accounting, Afrikaans Eerste Additionele Taal, Afrikaans Huistaal, English, isiXhosa Home Language, isiZulu Home Language, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
NOTE ! ✔ Teacher access is FREE! A license is needed for each learner when buying
for a class.
✔ The teacher and learner will have lifetime access to X-kit Achieve Mobile, but the class view will only be in place for one year.
✔ Go to http://shop.pearson.co.za/ to get started.
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9781776102068 English FAL 3-in-1 Pack9781776102075 English HL 3-in-1 Pack9781776102099 Afrikaans EAT 3-in-1 Pack9781776102082 Afrikaans HT 3-in-1 Pack
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Atlases
Platinum High School Atlas Grades 8–12
The Platinum High School Atlas is completely CAPS aligned. It is a comprehensive and valuable learning and teaching resource for the high school as a whole, and not only for the Geography classroom.
The Platinum High School Atlas provides support for selected CAPS topics and content across the following subjects: Natural Sciences; Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy; Agricultural Sciences; Economics; Tourism.
The Platinum High School Atlas has been developed by subject and education specialists who understand the needs of the South African learners and teachers. It provides:
✔ clear guidance on how to use the atlas
✔ detailed syllabus grid, matching the atlas content to the CAPS content across multiple subjects and grades
✔ the most up-to-date maps and graphs
✔ the latest statistical information
✔ support for the development of map skills, including: projections; scale; directions; latitude and longitude; aerial photographs; satellite images; and GIS
✔ a comprehensive index of place names.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Platinum High School Atlas Teacher’s Guide.NOTE !
Platinum High School Atlas Grades 8–12
Page title indicates the main theme or topic
All maps have a Key explaining the meaning of the symbols used
Locator map locates the area, country or region being studied in the map in its larger continental or world context
Alphanumeric grid lines and labels help identify and locate features and places on the map
All maps have been drawn to an accurate scale within acceptable standards
Information can be interpreted from the photos and satellite images that link to CAPS content
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Atlases
Platinum Interactive Skills Atlas for Grades 8 –12
The Platinum Interactive Skills Atlas from Pearson provides learners with a personalised, online, interactive learning experience to understand and practise Map, Atlas and GIS skills. It gives learners the tools they need to build confidence and improve their Geography skills.
Learn more about the Interactive Skills Atlas by watching the video on www.pearson.co.za/platinumskillsatlas
Understanding content
Graded content (CAPS-aligned) has been developed into Skills Activities.
Each Skills Activity allows the learner to understand concepts through visual content, animations and explanations.
Practise skills
Learners practise skills by completing the Skills Activities using interactive tools. They can practise the Skills Activities as many times as they want to.
A variety of resources such as topographical maps, orthophotos, satellite images and photographs are provided.
Immediate feedback is given for each question.
Personalised learning
Learners track their progress across each skill.
They can choose an emoticon to describe how they feel about a skill. This helps them select the skill they would like to practise or go back and practise again.
Ability to earn badges encourages learning.
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Atlases
Kagiso Senior Desk Atlas
The Kagiso Senior Desk Atlas features the latest facts, figures, maps and information. This colourful atlas is a kaleidoscope of our natural and human world that makes learning Geography authentic and exciting.
✔ Covers relevant learning contexts for Geography for Grades 10, 11 and 12, for easy and logical learning.
✔ Includes complete coverage of map work and atlas skills in Geography, for all three grades at FET level, for progression and ease of use.
✔ Includes a comprehensive section containing national, regional and world maps for all learning contexts.
Heinemann Atlas
Extensive research and authoritative contributions from leading geographers have produced this Heinemann Atlas that is packed with information to help you explore and understand our global environment.
✔ Discover: 288 pages about South Africa and the world.
✔ Facts: Fascinating statistics about land, environment, climate and pollution.
✔ Different maps: Physical, political, climate, economic, resource, environmental, tourist and topographic maps.
✔ Key content: The Heinemann Atlas covers the key content for the Geography curriculum.
✔ It’s not all maps: Maps are supplemented by text and visual elements, including graphs, photographs and satellite images.
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Maths and Science resources
Understanding Concepts in Mathematics and Science
✔ A multilingual resource for teaching and learning Mathematics and Science.
✔ Key Mathematics and Science concepts are listed and explained in English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Afrikaans.
✔ Assists Grades 4 to 12 teachers and learners to enhance their understanding and use of core Mathematics and Science concepts.
Classroom Mathematics
✔ South Africa’s most popular CAPS aligned mathematics course.
✔ Provides clear and logical explanations.
✔ Contains a progression of graded exercises in each chapter to develop and consolidate concepts and allow teachers and learners to assess key skills.
✔ Learners will develop the necessary skills to gain confidence in their abilities, while it also gives a complete set of answers to provide immediate feedback.
✔ A Teacher’s Guide is available.
Maths Formulas Pocket Book
✔ Designed to give instant access to key formulas to help learners to succeed in Mathematics.
✔ Contains formulas for Grades 8 to 12 covering arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, theory of probability and mathematical statistics.
✔ Each section includes accurate factual information on the formula, concise definitions for mathematical concepts and useful supplementary properties that are important to computation.
✔ An index ensures that the formula you are looking for is easy to find.
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Maths and Science resources
Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 12 Assessment Book
✔ One-stop solution for the Programme of School-based Assessment prescribed by CAPS.
✔ This product can be used in conjunction with any Grade 12 Learner’s Book.
✔ Learners know exactly what will be expected from them throughout the year.
✔ No extra preparation needed for moderation sessions. Teachers can simply take their learners’ completed Assessment Books with them.
✔ A teacher component with superior support is available.
Assessment book for learners
✔ Options for formal and informal assessment are included, exactly as in the CAPS document.
✔ All data sheets required to complete the assessments are included. No extra photocopying.
✔ Practice papers for the Term 1 Control Test, Mid-year Examination and Trial Examination are provided to prepare learners for the real thing.
✔ Assessment tasks written by expert authors will enhance learners’ practical skills and prepare them for their final exams.
Afrikaans translations of all test and exam papers included
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Teacher component
✔ Everything is done for the teacher – no development of assessment tasks and no setting of tests or examinations are needed.
✔ Teaching guidelines, preparation tips and safety notes are included.
✔ Comprehensive assessment tools and marking memoranda are provided.
✔ Class Tests can be used as is for Terms 2 and 3.
✔ Tests and examinations can be used as is for formal assessment: Control Test for Term 1, Mid-year Examination and Trial Examination.
Teacher component only available from the Pearson eStore – http://shop.pearson.co.za
Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 12 Assessment Book
Full colour, with photographs and diagrams where applicable
Learners complete all informal assessment tasks in their Assessment Books
Comprehensive list of apparatus, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to perform each experiment
For formal assessments, clear instructions on what learners must include in their reports are provided. Learners staple their reports to the relevant page or the back cover
Contact Pearson Customer Services to find out more about DigiKit and the range of subjects available. You can also arrange a product demo or directly place your order.t. 021 532 6008e. [email protected]
An offline digital solution to enhance learningDigiKit will help you embark on the digital learning journey by giving you access to a collection of digital resources to enhance the classroom experience. This media-rich content has been loaded onto individual USB flash drives for a range of subjects.
Overcoming school internet connectivity issues, DigiKit uses limited digital infrastructure to help you prepare more engaging, interactive lessons and teach with confidence.
Animations (2D and 3D)
and simulations
CAPS-aligned content customised for the South
African curriculum
Easy to navigate User-friendly; resources easily projected from
computer for front-of-class use
Available offline; no internet access
is needed
DigiKit will enable you to:• Show 2D and 3D animations and
simulations that illustrate complex theories, concepts and skills.
• Explain problems in detail and in relevant context.
Purchase DigiKit for only R185 per subject per grade.
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Dictionaries
Longman South African School Dictionary
✔ Monolingual dictionary containing over 40 000 subject-specific words covering all learning areas with easy to understand definitions.
✔ Spelling, grammar and usage notes to help learners avoid common errors.
✔ Thesaurus boxes help to expand the learners’ vocabulary.
✔ Pictures and photos help to explain difficult words and concepts.
✔ Includes a useful Workbook section with lessons and activities to help teach dictionary skills effectively.
✔ Version available with interactive CD-ROM, with games, videos and much more.
Longman South African School Dictionary with CD-ROM
✔ Improve pronunciation by listening to all the headwords on the CD-ROM.
✔ Video clips and photos help students understand difficult concepts.
✔ Activities and word games provide extra skills practice.
✔ Handy pop-up dictionary mode which stays on your desktop.
Easy-to-use pronunciation
Thesaurus boxes help to expand learners’ vocabulary
School vocabulary helps learners understand the meaning of words across the curriculum
Spelling notes help learners avoid common mistakes
Pictures help to explain difficult words and concepts
Colour headwords help learners find their way around easily
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Dictionaries
Longman Francolin Illustrated School DictionaryThe Longman Francolin Illustrated School Dictionary is an indispensable tool for non-mother tongue English learners. It meets the requirements of the National Curriculum. It includes:
✔ 500 entries
✔ 5 000 example suggestions of each word in context
✔ Uses colloquial South African English
✔ Illustrations for easy reference
Longman Handy Learner’s DictionaryThe Longman Handy Learner’s Dictionary is an easy to use, quick reference guide that comes in a handy pocket-size, for learners to use in the classroom or at home. It includes:
✔ Up-to-date coverage of over 28 000 words and phrases
✔ Clear definitions written using the Longman 2 000-word Defining Vocabulary
✔ Useful grammar notes
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishThe Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English helps learners become fluent in English. Frequently spoken and written words are highlighted. It includes:
✔ 230 000 words, phrases and meanings
✔ 165 000 corpus-based examples
✔ 3 000 most frequent words
✔ Over 18 000 synonyms
✔ Over 65 000 collocations
The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English with DVD-ROM allows learners to listen to words pronounced in British and American English – then record and compare themselves with the native speaker. Learners are able to develop natural language skills and improve their English through practice with interactive exercises.
Longman Exams Dictionary with CD-ROMHelp your students improve their exam performance by insisting on the Longman Exams Dictionary, the only dictionary written specifically to help FET learners with 212 000 words, phrases and meanings! The Longman Exams Dictionary is recommended for Grades 7–12.
Meet the Longman Exams Coach!
The Longman Exams Coach is a virtual teacher on CD-ROM that gives help and feedback to students wanting to improve their exam performance.
Teacher support
✔ No need to prepare topic vocabulary lists – teach topic vocabulary using the Topic Activator.
✔ Over 35 hours of exam practice exercises on the CD-ROM – direct your students to the areas with which they need help.
✔ Over 3 hours of listening practice.
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Dictionaries
Longman-HAT School DictionaryThe Longman-HAT School Dictionary prepares learners for success using English and Afrikaans in everyday life. It provides:
✔ Over 10 000 words and phrases and clear definitions
✔ Natural examples, based on the Longman Corpus Network and growing HAT Corpus of Contemporary Afrikaans
✔ Essential Communication section that provides situation-based language for immediate use
✔ A Picture Dictionary with illustrations to encourage vocabulary building, irregular verbs and fundamental abbreviations
Also available: The Longman-HAT School Dictionary in a handy, easy-to-carry pocket format.
Longman-HAT Afrikaans Dictionary and Grammar
for English speakersThe Longman-HAT Afrikaans Dictionary and Grammar is a basic English-Afrikaans/Afrikaans-English dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume, designed for beginner learners of Afrikaans. It provides:
✔ Top 1 000 most frequent words
✔ Clear and simple explanations and exact translations
✔ Natural examples sentences and phrases
✔ Usage notes and illustrations
✔ Thematic words to increase learners’ vocabulary
✔ 124-page grammar guide, packed with detailed examples and translations
Longman-HAT Basic DictionaryThe Longman-HAT Basic Dictionary is specially compiled for beginner learners of Afrikaans and English. It provides:
✔ Top 1 000 most essential and frequently used words
✔ Clear definitions and natural examples, based on the Longman Corpus Network and growing HAT Corpus of Contemporary Afrikaans
✔ Special section with illustrations to encourage vocabulary building
✔ Appendices include a Picture Dictionary, irregular verbs and abbreviations
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Dictionaries
HAT Afrikaanse SkoolwoordeboekDie HAT Afrikaanse skoolwoordeboek is onmisbaar in die klas. Dit bevat:
✔ Duisende woorde en idiome eenvoudig verklaar en toegelig met natuurlike voorbeeldsinne en illustrasies.
✔ Tesouruskassies help leerders om hul woordeskat uit te brei.
✔ Nuttige inligting oor spelling en korrekte taalgebruik is ingesluit.
✔ Uitgebreide lys van Afrikaanse afkortings, asook ’n omvattende lys terme wat leerders vir Afrikaans Huistaal and Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal moet ken.
Die HAT Afrikaanse sakwoordeboek Die HAT Afrikaanse skoolwoordeboek in ’n handige sakpasformaat.
Nuwe Woordeboek sonder grenseNuwe Woordeboek sonder grense is ’n vertalende woordeboek, spesiaal gekonseptualiseer en wetenskaplik saamgestel vir leerders van Afrikaans as Eerste en Tweede Addisionele Taal. Dit bevat 2 500 algemene gebruikswoorde wat gekies is uit die aanbevole kernwoordeskat vir leerders.
Die Handwoordeboek van die Afrikaans Taal (HAT)Die onmisbare Afrikaanse woordeboek vir huis en skool, vir werk en studeer, vir woordliefhebbers, woordspeletjie-entoesiaste en woordvrate. Dié omvattend herbewerkte, stewig uitgebreide sesde uitgawe is die resultaat van die grondigste hersiening van die woordeboek sedert die verskyning van die derde uitgawe in 1993. Dit bevat meer as:
✔ 90 000 woorde, idiome en uitdrukkings
✔ 120 000 betekenisse, eenvoudig verklaar
✔ 80 000 voorbeeldsinne en -frases
✔ 10 000 etimologieë
✔ 3 000 afkortings
✔ 1 600 bladsye
✔ 2 miljoen woorde altesaam (25 persent meer as in die vorige uitgawe)
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Dictionaries
HAT Taal- en Feitegids
Die moet-hê-boek! Vir elke skool, elke huis, vir die koffietafel, wagkamer, om sommer net op te tel en deur te blaai, om dit en dat te wete te kom of weer te onthou.
✔ Die Taalgids fokus op die grondbeginsels van goeie taalgebruik, deeglik en duidelik toegelig met werklike voorbeelde uit die taalpraktyk.
✔ Propvol feite oor Suid-Afrika en die wêreld toegelig met illustrasies en meer as 100 kitsreaksiekodes wat jy met jou slimfoon kan skandeer om bykomende inligting te ontsluit.
The Student’s Companion
No student or teacher should be without this famous reference book. Part almanac, part dictionary, The Students’ Companion is a handy encyclopedia in one portable volume. No wonder it is a worldwide bestseller. It includes single words for phrases and sentences, as well as figurative expressions and explanations, among other great features. It includes:
✔ Proverbs and quotations
✔ Small words for big ones
✔ Comparisons and similes
✔ Abbreviations and prefixes
✔ Geographical facts
✔ Revision notes and general knowledge
Die Taalgids Die Feitegids
Weet jy waar die letters van die alfabet vandaan kom?
Tom McLachlan, een van die voorste kenners van Afrikaans vandag, gee meer as 1000 antwoorde op taalprobleme
Meer as 100 illustrasies
6000 artikels propvol inligting oor Suid-Afrika, Afrika en die res van die wêreld
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Dictionaries
Common Mistakes in English
Common Mistakes in English takes more than 550 examples of typical errors for example, words that are often confused, misused, or used with the wrong preposition and offers a correct version and an explanation that will help students avoid making the same mistakes themselves. An invaluable book for students who are keen to ‘get it right’ every time! It offers:
✔ Correct versions and explanations for typical errors
✔ Lists and summaries covering specific grammatical points
✔ Everyday irregular verbs in all their forms
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Longman Online and HAT Aanlyn.
Much more than a dictionary!
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our website to all who love language – a growing collection of dictionaries that you can refer to online. Plus a language portal with all kinds of surprises and interesting features, for Afrikaans and English teachers, for learners and for every language lover.
Subscribe now! Visit www.longman-hat.co.za and become a full member of our Longman-HAT family.
• English and Afrikaans dictionaries online
• Listen to and repeat the correct pronunciation of words
• Activities and games
• Downloadable worksheets
Illustrated Dictionary of Natural Sciences and Technology Today
This classroom resource offers much needed language support to Grade 4 to 9 learners. It enhances conceptual understanding of key concepts and will help learners succeed in Natural Sciences and Technology.
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Language resources
Platinum English Home Language Grade 10
Platinum English Home Language Grade 10 follows the latest assessment guidelines.
The Learner’s Book includes Formal Assessment Tasks, mid-year exam and end-of-year exam.
The Teacher’s Guide includes unseen sample tests and exams, as well as photocopiable worksheets for remediation and extension.
✔ Contemporary themes and texts make content highly relevant to South African learners.
✔ Glossaries of grammar and literature terms help learners with their study of English.
✔ An index helps build learners’ reference skills.
✔ A wide range of activities enables learners to master different skills.
✔ Revision activities at the end of each chapter consolidate learners’ knowledge.
✔ Full-colour artwork stimulates learners’ interest and supports comprehension.
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Up-to-date texts, with annotations on features of the texts
Plenty of language work in contextSupport for writing tasks
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Language resources
Reading Journal
Suitable for Grades 5 - 9, allows learners to record all the different types of reading they do, as well as their responses to their reading.
✔ Guidance on simple book reports
✔ Notes on plot, setting and character
✔ Guidance on library classification systems
✔ Activities and notes on a wide range of different types of texts.
✔ Practice in skimming, scanning, reading for detail and understanding visual texts.
Writing Journal
This resource book provides guidelines on how to write a wide range of text types, for example, personal and business letters, poetry, stories, advertisements, forms, dialogues and reports.
✔ Gives learners thorough practice with different types of writing.
✔ Notes and activities to help learners plan, draft and revise their writing.
✔ An editing checklist to help learners correct their writing
✔ Many interesting and varied creative writing activities
✔ Writing frameworks to support and guide learners in their writing
English in Context
✔ A wide range of texts reflects the multi-cultural nature of southern Africa.
✔ Varied activities develop learners’ ability to apply English language skills.
✔ Revision and exam-type questions strengthen and consolidate learners’ knowledge.
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Literature
The Billion Dollar Soccer Ball
Michael Williams
Deo is a carefree, soccer-loving teenager. But on an ordinary day, the peace of his rural village is shattered and Deo loses his home, his family and his childhood.
The Boy with the GuitarMabonchi Goodwill MotimelePaseka is a talented young man who has left his home in rural Limpopo to find his future on the tough streets of Johannesburg. He meets Nicole who shares his love for music and together they perform at a local club. This dramatic tale will entertain its readers.Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2007 Winner
Katy of Sky Road
Dianne Case and Yvonne Hart
In this award-winning story of teenage dreams, ambition and risks, meet Katy, a strong new character from one of South Africa’s best-loved writers for teenagers. IBBY International Honour List 2010.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2007 Winner
Tale of Tamari
Shimmer Chinodya
“Tamari liked maths and art. She loved to draw faces, and pictures of birds, flowers and animals. And she liked poetry and music. She was a bit too shy to dance, but played bass in the school marimba band.” This dramatic, moving and hopeful story will inspire all teenagers, especially those who are facing the future without their parents.
Second Chances
Maria Phalime
Thembi loves to read and dreams about becoming a doctor. Her plans for her future are roughly interrupted when she discovers the devastating truth about her father – and Thembi becomes increasingly attracted to an exciting lifestyle of money, parties and fast cars. What will it take to shock Thembi into taking control of her life again – and will it be too late?
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2013 Winner
Stepping Solo
Jayne Bauling
Ketso worries all the time: about passing Grade 11, about being the head of the family, about his friends and most of all about how he can follow his late mother’s advice and grow up to be confident and independent. Ketso’s harsh yet hopeful story reaches a dramatic climax when a shocking secret is revealed after a hostage situation.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2011 Winner
Romeo and Jabulile
L van Dijk
Jabulile is the star player of a girls’ soccer team. One day she meets Romeo, a refugee from Zimbabwe. This tender love story is set during the period of intense xenophobic violence. It is a hopeful story in which love and respect triumph over hatred and fear.
English Novels
Maskew Miller Longman Literature
Award winning literature that will inspire a love of reading in a learner’s mother tongue.
The Pen or the Panga
K Neo
Democracy has come to South Africa and Dukuza is determined to follow his calling as a playwright, writing about how people can connect. Then he is told the appalling truth about his parents’ deaths. His life veers off course. Will he choose the power of the pen – or the panga? The sequel to the CAPS-approved novel, Beautiful Hope, this is an inspiring story for young people.
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Literature
Doorways and The Club
Charmaine Kendal and Stephen Finn
This anthology includes two plays from the finalists in the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2014. Doorways acts as an excellent platform for classroom discussions around values and issues that are relevant to adolescents. The Club explores the dynamics of bullying in high school, with the characters representing types that will be familiar to all readers.
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Wife
Charles J Fourie
Robben Island is the setting for this play about vulnerability and the tenacity of the human spirit. As one man dreams of reconciling with his people on the mainland, another loses his wife in a desperate attempt to regain her trust.Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2008
The Prize
Barbara Woodhead
Jon is in Grade 12 and he is struggling under the burden of the pressure to succeed, laid on him by his father. To add to the tension, his girlfriend Lyn announces she is pregnant. This drama confronts important issues facing teenage learners.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2008 Winner
Against all odds and other short playsThis exciting new collection contains the winning play A change of mind by Karina Magdalena Szczurek. It is eloquently written with convincing, natural dialogue, well-rounded characters and a keen eye for detail and stage direction. The collections also includes plays from the The Locket by Richard Street and Sugar daddies rot your teeth by Mark Scheepers.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2012
A State of Outrage and other stories
Compiled by Prof. Andries Oliphant
This collection includes stories from South Africa’s best-loved writers as well as from world-famous authors such as Chinua Achebe and Tim Winton
I know you still love me
U Dow
This powerful collection of stories explores the emotional and social turmoil encountered by people living with HIV and AIDS. Judge Unity Dow, the famous novelist and humanitarian, has gathered her stories from her family, her community and her courtroom.
You Pay for the View
Compiled by Sindiwe Magona
This collection contains stories from some of South Africa’s most famous writers, such as E Mphahlele, N Gordimer and A Essop, as well as stories from the Noma Award winner, Zachariah Rapola, and the finalists in the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2009. This short story anthology includes activities, biographies and a glossary.
Dreams and other poems
B Scheffler (ed)
The poems in this collection have been carefully chosen and arranged in themes to introduce young teenagers to poetry that is inspiring, funny and engaging. The poets represented include Oswald Mbuyiseni Mtshali, Mongane Wally Serote, Grace Nichols and Roger McGough. It includes notes and activities on each poem.
English Drama
English Poetry and Short stories
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Literature
Een teen Adamastor
François Verster
Poela… Paul… Karriem… wie is hy eintlik? En waar is sy tuiste… die grot by Hangklip, of by sy nuwe vriende van Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, of by sy wortels in Madagaskar, of nog verder terug, by die adelstand in Ceylon? Sekerlik nie by sy ma en suster nie, want hulle het verdwyn… en sy pa is vermoor. En wat beteken die stories dat slawe vrygestel gaan word vir hom as verloopte slaweseun – vryheid of nuwe gevangenskap?
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2013
Helpers uit die kryt!
Braam van der Vyver
Tsepo Mathebula is ’n jong man met ’n besonderse talent. Hy het dinamiet in sy vuiste, maar boks is nie ’n sport vir sissies nie. Nadat hy ’n talentkompetisie vir amateurs wen, gebeur dinge vinnig.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2007
Om op eiers te dans
Maya Fowler
Hierdie dramatiese jeugroman speel af op ’n plaas in die Karoo. Die storie fokus veral op die komplekse verhouding tussen ouers en kinders.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2011
Roep van die Ramshoring
R.L. Peteni
Roep van die Ramshoring – aanvanklik in Engels uitgegee en daarna ook in Xhosa vertaal – gee ’n kykie op dinge van die verlede, maar bied ook veel oor die lewe van vandag. Zuziwe en Bhuqa se lewens is die verhaal van liefde en stryd van alle tye.
Die Soektog
D Immelman
In hierdie spannende jeugverhaal word die storie van ’n broer en suster se avonture in ’n vergange tyd vertel. Die skrywer slaag egter steeds daarin om die hedendaagse leser te boei en te verras.
Stad aan die einde van die wêreld
Francois Bloemhof
In 2084 behoort die wêreld aan tieners – en die gelukkiges onder hulle gaan stad toe. Stad, plek van groter plesier as wat jy jou kon voorstel. En groter gevaar as wat jy kon raai. George Logan se bestemming.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2007
Precious en die asemdief
M. van Aswegen
Precious woon saam met Papa. Die asemdief besoek hulle onverwags en Precious se lewe verander handomkeer. Sy moet nou aan die ander kant van die stad trek en in die nuwe jeugsorgsentrum aanpas.
Verneukpan
Jaco Jacobs
Tydens die Desembervakansie vertrek Sean en Jans in ’n ou donkergroen Chev na ’n enorme rave wat oor die internet by Verneukpan gaan plaasvind.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2007
Afrikaans Novels
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Literature
BFF
Cecilia du Toit
BFF is ’n heerlike eietydse drama oor vier vriendinne wat desperaat op soek is na metgeselle vir die graad 11-bal, en nie juis soos BFF (Best Friends Forever) teenoor mekaar optree nie. Een van die vier besluit om vir die ander ’n les in lojaliteit te leer, en span ’n Facebook-hartebreker in om haar plan deur te voer.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2014
Boetie Beter Bester
Cecilia du Toit
’n Jong tienerseun sit op ’n stomp langs die grootpad. Sy naam is Boetie en hy droom oor die dag dat hy voet in die hoek sal sit in ’n rooi Ferrari of ’n Harley Davidson sal laat brul. Hy is ’n kenner van enjingeluide en motorfabrikate. Maar daar steek meer in Boetie Bester as wat sy suster of die twee boelies kon dink.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2008
Kwintet’n Bundle met 5 eenbedrywe wat deur bekende en bekroonde dramaturge geskryf is: Charles J Fourie, Malan Steyn, Ilse Oppelt, Gaerin Hauptfleisch, Johan Hugo en Hennie van Greunen.
Sussie veer is dood en ander verhale
Saamgestel deur R Scheepers en R Greeff
Die kortverhale in hierdie bundel is ’n keur van verhale wat ingeskryf is vir die kortverhaalwedstryd wat Maskew Miller Longman uitgeskryf het. Skrywers soos Jaco Jacobs, Fanie Viljoen, Francois Bloemhof, Maretha Maartens en Annami Simon se treffende inskrywings is in die bundel opgeneem.
Maskew Miller Longman Letterkundetoekenning 2009
Voetpad – Stories vir Afrika
Saamgestel E Steenberg en E van Wyk
Voetpad – Stories vir Afrika sluit ’n wye verskeidenheid outentieke kortverhale in. Heelwat van die ou geliefde en bekende kortverhale is nog daar, maar die nuwe Voetpad trap ook nuwe spore met verhale uit ’n diversiteit van volksgroepe en kulture.
Velore paradyse
N.J. Snyman
Die hersiene uitgawe van Verlore Paradyse sluit ’n wye verskeidenheid outentieke kortverhale in: van stories oor aktuele tienerprobleme tot komiese sketse van alledaagse gebeurtenisse.
Afrikaans Drama
Afrikaans Short Stories
Blou uurReza de Wet
’n Eksentrieke tante trek by haar suster op die Vrystaatse platteland in na ’n mislukte buitelandse reis agter haar liefde aan. Blou uur is in 2008 met die Anglo-Gold Ashantismeltkroes-prys bekroon.
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Ulwamvila lwexesha
N Ndlazilwana
This novel cautions the youth not to make wrong choices as they lead to future problems. The moving human experiences portrayed make this valuable reading for all learners.
Umbhodamo
KN Bunu
Mr Sango, a high school principal, suddenly finds himself having to face the ghosts of his past whilst also confronting problems at school.
Umlilo
TN Kabanyane and NJ Mdekazi
This exciting novel focuses on two firefighters who are faced with putting down blazing fires in the mountains.
Intlungu kamaMkhwemte
S Mazantsi
MaMkhwemte is a respected social worker in the Peddie community because of her good work. But, just like any other parent, she experiences the ups and downs of bringing children up.
Ndiyazisola
P Notununu
Zizamele is a spoilt boy who has no respect for others and shows no gratitude towards his parents. He knows that he stands to inherit a lot of money. What does he do, and what happens to his parents?
Owu! Yini nothemba mntwana kamama
K Maliwa
This drama explores the trials and tribulations of the young after qualifying to start a career. Nompelazwe travels to the City of Gold to fulfil her dreams, only to have them shattered.
Sonke Siyafana
Compiled by Dr N Vapi
A collection of old and new stories by well-known authors PT Mtuze, KS Bongela, ZS Qangule and others. Included in this compilation are the finalists from the Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2009. This short story anthology includes activities, biographies and a glossary.
Gawulayo! Gawulayo!
N Tutani
In this enthralling drama, the author delves into the consequences of misbehaving in relationships and the most tragic consequence of all, HIV/AIDS. The playwright clearly defines how education and success can ironically be fatal to the wellbeing of an individual.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2008
IsiXhosa Novels
IsiXhosa Drama IsiXhosa Short Stories
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Amathonsi abanzi
MM Ndlovu
At the crossroads of her life, Zongile has to make a decision either to please her parents by following tradition, or to follow her heart and make a better life for herself. However, for this young woman from the rural areas, the ways of the city lead the way to a fate worse than she had ever imagined.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2007
Imfihlo Ngujuqu
M Ndlovu
Mpume finds life challenging after her husband goes to jail. She ends up making bad choices because she has to put food on the table for her family. When her husband is released from jail he begins to find out what she did. A page-turning novel – you will be glued from the beginning to the end.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2013
Inhlonipho
DS Hlatshwayo
Because of wayward friends, Fanele finds himself addicted to drugs and living on the streets of Johannesburg.
Ithemba alilahlwa
NG Sibiya
Three orphaned siblings have to contend with poverty and hopelessness in a crime-ridden society. Will they let their plight destroy their dreams of a bright future?
Isihlahla Sendlela
PF Kekane
An engrossing tale of deception and infidelity. This drama depicts the tragic consequences of the actions of a mother who fulfills her own selfish needs.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2008
Ngikuthanda ukhona lapho
Nakanjani Sibiya
A contemporary drama that addresses topical issues such as drug trafficking, prostitution and the scourge of rhino poaching. Characters in this play have to make difficult, selfless choices regarding love, loyalty and justice in a society that is riddled with poverty, unemployment, crime, betrayal and greed.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2014
Igugu lethu
Compiled by Prof. S Ngubane
A collection of old and new stories by well-known authors MJ Mngadi, CT Msimang, N Mbambo and others. Included in this compilation are finalists from the Maskew Miller Longman Awards Short Story Competition. This anthology includes activities, biographies and a glossary.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2009
Zibanjwa Zisemaphuphu
MM Masondo
One day Nomusa bumps into a fellow learner who is a popular maskanda musician. She likes this boy. Find out how her liking him brings her problems.
IsiZulu Novels
IsiZulu Novels IsiZulu Short stories
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Mepipi ka moka e a na
A Motimele
This is a gripping story by well-known author Aletta Motimele. Phaka, Mmagauta’s father, warned his daughter about her lack of self-control in terms of searching for the right partner. Unfortunately it seems that Mmagauta is doomed to lose every man she meets.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2007
Kabelo
PS Nkomo
Kabelo is a brilliant blind boy. He has always been better than his peers both in and outside the classroom.
Ntwamogolo
MG Motimele
Ntwamogolo tells us about how self-enrichment can dominate a leader’s mind. Lesoso was voted into power by his own people, but as time goes on it seems he has all the qualities of a self-centered leader.
Ke Mojano
Mabonchi Goodwill Motimele
People are killing one another; there is no peace because of money. Though Bazooka has all the money he needs, he still tries hard to get more. This exciting novel illustrates how money changes the minds of people so that they are not able to differentiate between good and evil.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2011
Mohlahlobi tshita
KPD Maphalla
A thrilling novel about a detective who perseveres in his fight for justice.
Pelong ya lerato
T Letshaba
Thabang’s deeds overshadow his ego in this thrilling drama. He regrets not listening to his wife Sebolelo’s words of warning. He impregnates his mistress, Palesa and in bitter revenge, Sebolelo fights Palesa, who ends up brutally stabbing her.
Ha ba arabe
Compiled by TM Matla
A collection of both new and well-loved classic stories by well-known authors K Nkhatho, DP Thulo, BT Mokgomatha and others. Included in this compilation are the finalists from the Maskew Miller Longman Awards 2009. This short story anthology includes activities, biographies and a glossary.
Ntshunyakgare
T Letshaba
Journalist Pitso places himself in danger when he uncovers corruption in his local municipality. The gripping political drama, which deals with topical issues and events, will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Sepedi Novels Sepedi Drama
Sesotho Short storiesSesotho Novels Sesotho Drama
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Ga ke maaka
P Tseole
Tatlhego and Pila are lovers. Popi, Pila’s friend, became jealous of the relationship and planned to separate the two. However, things turn bad.
Ke molato wa ga mang?
Sello Mokua
Nyasha moves to Harare for work and finds himself a girlfriend. However, he has an affair and this tears his relationship apart. His girlfriend goes to South Africa with their twins. In South Africa the twins get separated from their mother, resulting in a chaotic situation where one is left with the burning question, ‘Whose fault is it?’
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2011
Legae
N Goitsilwe
This title is about a man who prepared his grave and his wife’s while still alive, which is believed to be a taboo according to his culture.
Tsa-Lerato, O ngwanake
MM Mokoka
Kedibone and Letsapa are married and they struggle to have children. When Kedibone decides to further her studies, she meets Obakeng and becomes pregnant.
Setswana Novels
Ngicela Ningicolele
Petrus Jele
This winning play about a man who abuses his wife and children is full of suspense. Petrus Jele has won several awards, including Bertram’s VO Literature Competition.
Tiyenteka tintfo
Compiled by DR PM Lubisi
A collection of old and new stories by well-known authors JJ Thwala, PM Lubisi, JJ Ncongwane and others. Included in this compilation are the finalists from the Maskew Miller Longman Awards 2009. This short story anthology includes activities, biographies and a glossary.
Siswati Drama Siswati Short stories
Kwasamarhaqela
LV Ntuli
Never mind how unpromising one’s life can be in the beginning, with determination you can still achieve your goals.
Sibuyela emasisweni
M Mngoma
Every man should take his position in a family and be there for his family through thick and thin.
IsiNdebele Novels
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Vhuanzwo
HR Tshianane
Murangi meets up with his former school friend, who is now a criminal involved in contraband smuggling, drug-trafficking, car hijacking and substance abuse. Unfortunately, he leads Murangi astray but their freedom is short-lived. Received the M-Net 2008 Awards Honourable Mention.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2007
Mibvumbi ya tshanduko
T Nemutanzhela
This exciting story takes place at the height of the struggle against apartheid. Set in Alexandra Township, we follow the dramatic events in the life of a young student.
Ri ta pela
T Magaisa
This novel highlights the importance of time in our lives. It encourages us to use the time we have profitably.
Ndzi ta hlula
A Mushwana
Xikombiso, a 15 year old orphan, works very hard at school against all odds to climb the ladder of success.
Ndi zwinwe vho
LL Mafenya and S Ramurunzi
This novel treats sensitive themes about elements that affect and destroy the life of our youth on a daily basis.
Ganuko a li vhuisi tshalo
Nekhavhambe Khalirendwe
Ndingalutendo is looking after her uncle’s house and falls in love with Ayanda, a playboy. When her uncle finds out about their relationship he condemns it and sends Ndingalutendo back home. She disobeys her uncle and goes to stay with her friend. However, life takes an unexpected turn.
Maskew Miller Longman Literature Awards 2014
Tshivenda Novels
Xitsonga Novels
Tshivenda Drama
Xijahatana
MC Lubisi
Despite their poverty, Misaveni could not have wished for a better mother. However, when she dies, Misaveni is thrown into life at the deep end. He displays remarkable maturity for his age and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Tiyisela na wena
A Mushwana
A courageous young boy has to go through trying moment of his life all by himself. But because of his love and passion for education and his hard work, he triumphs.
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African Writers Series
Beautifully written stories about various themes, characters and cultures in Africa and South Africa will encourage a life-long love of reading in learners.
Dance of the Rain
Tom Naudé
If you left South Africa in the late 1940s and came back in the late 1990s, what would you find? Jonathan Clarke returns to South Africa after more than fifty years in search of his lost childhood.
No Longer at Ease
Chinua Achebe
Achebe uses the fall of one man, a descendent of the hero in Things Fall Apart, to depict the birth of a whole new age in Nigerian life.
Stanza’s Soccer World Cup
Zachariah Rapola
This gripping novel is the third title in the exciting Stanza series by the award-winning writer and film maker, Zachariah Rapola.
The Boy from the Other Side
Elana Bregin
Lara wanted to be in Gabriel’s tree house, safe from the troubles of the world. But then she remembered that there, too, were troubles. The Boy from the Other Side is not only Lara’s story, but is also that of Gabriel and Sparrow, crossing the divides of fear into friendship.
Mysteries from Ayukaba Village
Daniel Ojong
Delightful stories from Cameroonian village life, where tradition and modernity intersect. Ayukaba village is populated by vivid characters who contend with the encroachment of the outside world, but who are also rooted in local knowledge, beliefs and traditions.
Distant View of a Minaret
Alifa Rifaat
This story lifts the veil on what it means to be a woman living within a traditional Muslim society. Rifaat’s writing articulates a subtle revolt against, and a sympathetic insight into, the place of women in the essentially male-dominated Islamic environment.
Msimangu’s Words
Helen Laurenson
Having a penpal is almost more fun than having a friend you can see every day. When one of you lives on a farm in the USA and the other lives in the suburbs of Johannesburg, there’s a lot to learn about each other. Sam and Chris are forced to confront their own racial feelings when the violence of ’76 erupts.
The Strollers
Lesley Beake
A story about street children in Cape Town, this story remains popular with young readers because of its realistic characters and genuine setting. The Strollers won the Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Award in 1988.
Young Africa Series
A series of original stories written for teenagers that touch on relevant issues in their lives.
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They Fought for Freedom
They Fought for Freedom is a unique series covering the lives and exploits of southern African leaders who struggled for freedom and justice. Among the many marvellous people whose stories are told are leaders such as Chris Hani, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and Ruth First. The accessible writing is accompanied by relevant photographs and stimulating activities, making these books ideal for use in the classroom, library or resource centre.
They Fought for Freedom Nelson Mandela available in isiXhosa as Wayilwela Inkululeko Nelson Mandela.
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Teacher resources
The Teacher’s Choice
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Alternatives to Violence
✔ A unique tool for teachers to guide children to develop effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, feelings of self-worth, hope and a vision for the future.
✔ The series makes it possible for teachers in classrooms to help learners to resolve their differences in constructive ways, despite negative experiences.
✔ Readers provide the learner with supplementary support for Life Orientation.
✔ Endorsed by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR).
Red Ribbon
✔ The Red Ribbon series adopts a unique approach to dealing with the challenges posed by HIV and Aids.
✔ Red Ribbon is not only a set of resources, it is a carefully structured programme, developed by experts, and designed to take the child through the various points at which HIV and Aids affect them.
✔ The Red Ribbon series builds the values, skills and attitudes children need to cope with HIV and Aids by informing about HIV and Aids, guiding healthy lifestyle choices, inspiring action and encouraging acts of compassion.
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